Job Posting: Information Technology Specialist I

Delta Stewardship Council

JC-238053
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Information Technology Specialist I
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$5,562.00 - $8,999.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 2/22/2021

Job Description and Duties

  • We are not accepting Drop-Off applications at this time.
Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

  • Travel Requirements:
    • Travels locally to attend meetings, trainings, and seminars up to 10% of the time
  • Core Business Hours ae Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. The incumbent may be required to work outside of standard business hours
  • Requires working in a high-rise office building
  • May require rotating 24x7 on-call support responsibility as well as weekend and holiday support

Work Environment/Condition, Physical or Mental Abilities
  • Appropriate attire for professional office environment
  • Ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
  • Ability to move equipment either solely (35 lbs. maximum) or with another person (100 lbs. maximum)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to be proactive on issues or projects
  • Ability to act quickly while exercising sound judgment

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-238053
Position #(s):
530-001-1402-001
Working Title:
Information Technology Specialist I
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$5,562.00 - $7,454.00 A
$6,116.00 - $8,197.00 B
$6,715.00 - $8,999.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Mission Statement: The Delta Reform Act of 2009 created the Delta Stewardship Council. The mission of the Council is to achieve the coequal goals of "...providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting restoring and enhancing the Delta ecosystem... in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place" (CA Water Code SS 85054). To do this, the Council developed the Delta Plan, which is an enforceable long-term sustainable management plan for the Delta to ensure coordinated action at the federal, state, and local levels.

Work Location:
Delta Stewardship Council 980 9th Street, Suite 1500
Sacramento, CA 95814 Attention: Human Resources Office
Department Website: http://www.deltacouncil.ca.gov

Special Requirements

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the Information Technology Specialist I classification specifications.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/22/2021

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Delta Stewardship Council
Attn: Classification & Pay Unit – Personnel Technician
c/o Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection
P O Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Delta Stewardship Council
Classification & Pay Unit – Personnel Technician
c/o Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection
P O Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
We are not accepting Drop-Off applications at this time.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other - All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in letter format for the hiring manager’s review to be considered for this position.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Methodologies including Waterfall and Agile/Lean
  • Experience in converting business requirements and functional requirements to use cases, epics, and user stories with acceptance criteria
  • Demonstrated ability to engage both developers and business partners to achieve target outcomes
  • Ability to communicate and interact with third-party vendors and contractors including vendor contracts and management
  • Ability to convey complex and technical business issues to diverse audiences and to project a highly credible, polished image in presentations and communications
  • Knowledge or familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle
  • Knowledge or familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint Online or Teams
  • Knowledge or familiarity with Drupal or other content management systems
  • Knowledge of the Delta Stewardship Council and the coequal goals

Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated familiarity with state mandated IT policies and procedures
  • Working knowledge of analysis and reporting tools (name the ones you are using, ex. Fi$Cal)
  • Experience and working knowledge of computers, especially in data extract and reporting software.
  • Strong knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Knowledge or experience working with Azure, Amazon Web Services, or other cloud environments
  • Knowledge or experience working with .NET, PHP, other scripting languages
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure including network or server administration

Special Personal Characteristics
  • Provide strong customer services
  • Positive team player, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to think and communicate clearly

Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work
  • Interact with various levels of staff and management in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Ability to provide lead direction to other staff members

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Debbie Mininfield
(916) 445-5565
debbie.mininfield@deltacouncil.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Jessica O'Conner
(916) 445-5766
jessica.oconnor@deltacouncil.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Filing a job application “within the time” shall mean: applications must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) or depositing with a parcel delivery or courier service no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement, provided that the parcel contains proof of a timely deposit with the parcel delivery or courier service or

- Date stamped at the appropriate office of the appointing power no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement

or

- Electronically transmitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the final filing date specified on the job vacancy announcement.

For the purposes of determining whether an application has been filed within the time as set forth above, any dates printed on mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology shall not be considered postmarks and, as such, are not acceptable proof of the date the application was filed.

Note: Effective July 1, 2020, state employees are subject to wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The salary reflected above does not represent this wage reduction. The specific rate and hours earned was negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. This information can be reviewed at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/bargaining-contracts.aspx. 

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A completed State Application (STD. 678), a Resume, and any other relevant documents (e.g. transcript copies, copies of degree(s), cover letter, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareer Account, by U.S. mail, or by dropping your application package off. Both addresses are listed in this Job Advertisement.

Please reference Job Control 238053 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section on the STD. 678. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please note you can only apply for one Job Control per application submission.

Candidate may be selected by Resume Review.

Temporary Appointments (TAU) may be considered if conditions warrant. TAU may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. TAU may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent or limited-term appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.